Training
Join our team of experts conducting
research on animal movement.
Join the Centre for Animals on the Move where you can learn about our interdisciplinary approach to studying how, when, where, and why animals make their big and small journeys around the globe.
Learn about the ways we study animal movement and migration.
We are a welcoming and collaborative group of researchers interested in all aspects of animal movement, ecology, and conservation. We welcome new trainees to work on a diverse suite of projects and research topics.
We offer a comprehensive training environment where students are able to learn in a variety of ways. Specifically, our experts offer undergraduate and graduate training in field, lab, and computational methods. For MSc and PhD, we offer highly competitive fully funded packages and have a well-developed system for funding undergraduate summer research internships.
Conservation and Human Dimensions
Population Biology and Connectivity
Physiology and Biomechanics
Behavioural Ecology
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: LAUREN WITTERICK
Lauren is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biology supervised by Liana Zanette. Lauren's research looks at the enduring effects of fear on the brain and behaviour in wildlife, looking at captive, semi-natural, and free-living animals. In the brain, she measures enduring effects of fear on neurogenesis, activation, and neuron structure in regions involved in fear processing, following methodology used in laboratory studies of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Lauren was one of the three finalists for the Fallona Family Interdisciplinary award where she gave a lecture on her PhD research. Way to go, Lauren!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Centre for Animals on the Move?
The CAM is affiliated with Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. The facilities we use, and the offices of faculty and students are spread across Western, but the “hub” of the CAM is in the Collip Building.
How do I join the Centre for Animals on the Move?
Students looking to get involved in CAM-related research can contact any faculty member to see what opportunities exist!
What training opportunities exist within the Centre for Animals on the Move?
We offer a host of informal and formal training opportunities for researchers, including formal courses, workshops, and informal mentorship.
What events can I participate in to learn more about the Centre for Animals on the Move?
Check out our events page which has a number of events that are (usually) free and open to everyone!
